Museums & Art Galleries in Nassau

Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 - Museums & Art Galleries in Nassau Nassau is the capital of Bahamas and therefore offers several museums and art galleries for tourists to visit. The art work reflects the history, culture and the local way of life. As with many cities set on an island in the ocean, one of the most popular museums is the Pirates Museum. Nassau also provides a plethora of other outstanding museums such as the Museum of Art and Historical Museum. Guide Location: Bahamas» Nassau # of Attractions: 9 Tour Duration: 2 hour(s) Travel Distance: 2.4 km Please note: This walk is also featured in the ios app "Nassau Map and Walks" on itunes App Store and the Android app "Nassau Map and Walks" on Google Play. The apps provide GPS navigation to guide you from one tour stop to the next, so you will never be lost. The apps offer additional walking tours in Nassau. Check them out! GPSmyCity offers self-guided walking tours in over 1,000 city around the world. Please visit gpsmycity.com for more walking tour offers. List of attractions included in this self-guided walking tour: A) Pirates of Nassau Museum B) Pompey Museum of Slavery & Emancipation C) Josephine's Treasures D) Plait Lady E) Bahamas Historical Museum F) Nassau Public Library & Museum G) Central Bank of The Bahamas Art Gallery H) Balcony House Museum I) Art Museum Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 -

Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 3 - A) Pirates of Nassau Museum (must see) The Pirates of Nassau Museum is a very popular museum, located in a long building with several rooms that depict the life of a pirate. Tourists will discover terrific wax figures of the pirates, their weapons, and the overall ambiance of the 17th century pirate village. Operation hours: Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm; Sunday: 9 am - 12 pm Address: King and George St., Downtown, Nassau, Bahamas Image Courtesy of Flickr and greyloch B) Pompey Museum of Slavery & Emancipation The Pompey Museum of Slavery & Emancipation educates visitors on their way of life, conditions, and how they where sold. The museum is located in the Vendue House, a landmark building from the 19th century. The Vendue House use to be an auction venue where all types of products were sold, including slaves. The museum is named after a slave called "Pompey" who revolted against slavery. Operation hours: Monday - Wednesday & Friday - Saturday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, Thurs 9:30am - 1:00pm Address: Bay and George St., Nassau, Bahamas Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and S kitahashi C) Josephine's Treasures At Josephine's Treasures, tourists will cherish authentic Bahamian arts. There are many handmade items such as Junkanoo masks and still drums, as well as several souvenirs made from wood. The artists that show and sell their paintings at Josephine's Treasures usually paint the landscape of these islands with an easily identifiable cityscape. Address: Colony Place Arcade, Nassau, Bahamas Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Albert Bierstadt Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 3 -

Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 - D) Plait Lady The Plait Lady showcases many local artists from the Bahamas islands. Plait Lady is a large store that sells handmade Bahamian items, including a huge assortment of straw works. Only the best original artistry of the Bahamas is offered here. Operation hours: Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm; Friday, Saturday: 9 am - 5:30 pm Address: Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Frank Vincentz E) Bahamas Historical Museum The Bahamas Historical Museum is a small museum which provides information in regards to the history of the island from the pre-columbian period to the modern age. The museum features several Bahamian anthropological and archaeological artifacts in its permanent exhibits. Operation hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10 am - 4 pm; Saturday 10 am - 12 pm Address: Elisabeth Av. and Shirley St., Nassau, Bahamas Image Courtesy of Flickr and 16:9clue F) Nassau Public Library & Museum Nassau Public Library and Museum is the largest library in the Bahamas, situated in Nassau. It is one of five libraries in Nassau. The building it is located in is an old colonial jail, dating back to the 1797, when it became the first building on Parliament Square, Nassau. It was converted into a library in 1873. The small prison cells which once housed prisoners now contains old colonial documents, newspapers, books, charts, Arawak artifacts, historic prints etc. Operation hours: Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm; Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm. Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 -

Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 - "(The above description is based on Wikipedia under Creative Common License)" Address: Shirley Street, Nassau, Bahamas Image Courtesy of Flickr and Patrick Swint. Sight description based on wikipedia G) Central Bank of The Bahamas Art Gallery An art gallery is located inside the Central Bank of The Bahamas. The bank supports both old and contemporary art from the Bahamas. Visitors will enjoy permanent exhibitions from Eric Ellis Eddie, Minis, and Antonious Roberts. The Central Bank of The Bahamas Art Gallery is a must see while in Nassau. Operation hours: Monday - Friday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Address: Trinity Place and Frederick St, Nassau, Bahamas Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Turgoart H) Balcony House Museum The actual home is 220 years old and is the oldest wooden house in The Bahamas. The infrastructure represents the architecture of the 18th century and opened to public as the Balcony House Museum in 1994. Here you will learn about the immigrants of the Bahamas as well as admire the sacred architecture. Operation hours: Monday - Wednesday, Friday: 9:30 am 4:30 pm; Thursday: 9:30 am - 1 pm Address: Market Street, Nassau, Bahamas Image Courtesy of Flickr and Roger W Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 -

Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 6 - I) Art Museum The Art Museum contains permanent collections of art from the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum displays European and Western paintings, as well as Bahamian Art and Visual art. It is the main art institution on the Bahamas and a terrific place to learn about the history of art. The museum also provides a souvenir shop. Operation hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm Address: West & West Hill Sts., Nassau, Bahamas Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Albert Bierstadt Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 6 -